Discover Neerkant

Neerkant combines a distinctive landscape with small, independent discoveries. The village is situated on a high cover-sand ridge between the boggy raised peat areas of Deurnese Peel and Limburgse Peel. It is also home to a museum with a nostalgic character, churches and sites connected to remembrance culture, as well as the Neerkantse Bossen west of the village. When choosing your holiday apartment, you can therefore consider whether you would like to focus on culture, nature or active experiences by mountain bike.

Technology, nostalgia and personal guidance

A special attraction is “Techniek met 'n Ziel”. The registered museum displays a collection of technology from 1900 to the present day and combines it with a touch of nostalgia. For visitors, it is not just the collection itself that is interesting: every guest is guided by a volunteer museum assistant at no extra cost. This creates a clear framework for the museum visit and makes the exhibition an opportunity to discover the history of technology together. If you like to start your trip with a cultural experience, this museum is one of the defining attractions in Neerkant.

Forest landscape and mountain bike route

The Neerkantse Bossen are a coniferous forest planted on an elongated drift-sand dune west of Neerkant. The distinctive origins of this landscape give the forest its own character. Deadwood is also part of the natural scene: it provides animals, mosses and fungi with a habitat or source of food. For trips with young children, there is a play hill with natural play elements.

Those planning a more active outing can consider the De Neerkantse Bossen mountain bike route. It runs through the coniferous forest on the extensive drift-sand dune west of Neerkant. Along the route, straight sections alternate with single tracks featuring many bends and changes in elevation. This allows you to plan your day around your preferred mix of tranquil forest stretches and a varied route. A holiday apartment in Neerkant can serve as a base for different kinds of holiday days, without limiting culture and nature to a single travel theme.

Churches and remembrance culture

The history of the village also reveals several interesting layers. St. Willibrordus Church was built between 1955 and 1957 to designs by the architect J. Deltrap. It replaced the neo-Gothic church dating from 1898, which was destroyed by acts of war in 1944. The Neerkant Chapel is dedicated to Our Lady of Heitrak.

The Neerkant war memorial also stands by the Willibrordus Church, in front of the cemetery. It was designed by Eindhoven artist Louis Derijks. Those interested in local history, sacred architecture and artistic design will find several different perspectives on the village here. Together with the museum, this creates a cultural focus that combines well with a stay in accommodation in Neerkant.

Discover more places

For your further travel planning, you can also explore Deurne, Helenaveen and Liessel.

Back to the overarching travel overview: Deurne.